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ICU and procedural sedation

ICU and procedural sedation · ICD-10: Z51.89

Drugs and regimens

Dexmedetomidine⚠ Unverified

Loading for ICU or procedural sedation — adult: 1 mcg/kg over 10 min

Dexmedetomidine⚠ Unverified

ICU maintenance — adult: 0.2–0.7 mcg/kg/hour

Dexmedetomidine⚠ Unverified

Pediatric non-invasive procedure load — 1 month–<2 y: 1.5 mcg/kg; 2–<18 y: 2 mcg/kg (over 10 min)

Propofol⚠ Unverified

Monitored anaesthesia care sedation — adult: 25–75 mcg/kg/min

Propofol⚠ Unverified

ICU sedation of intubated adults — start 5 mcg/kg/min, increase by 5–10 every 5–10 min

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